03-11-2015, 03:45 PM
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Follow-up to post #1497
Peachtree, Georgia Police Chief William McCollom shot his wife in the back, back on New Year's Day. He said he was sleeping in their bed, he went to move the gun, and it just went off.
His wife Margaret survived and later reportedly told police that she didn't think he meant to shoot her. Then, the story disappeared from the national news.
Today, Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Scott Ballard said he plans to ask a grand jury to charge McCollom with reckless conduct. When asked why he did not seek a stronger charge Ballard said there is not enough evidence to show McCollom intended to shoot his wife.
McCollom resigned today - stating, "I have had had two families in Peachtree City - my police family and my personal family. In light of the recent tragedy in my personal family, I need to continue to focus my time and efforts there."
I'm glad he's at least being charged with something (and I'm curious whether his wife is living under the same roof with him).